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Excellent Speech by Sen Dean Smith

An excellent new speech by Senator Dean Smith. Click Here for a clip. Hopefully full speech to follow.

New Redress Interview on ABC Perth

A big thank you to Patricia from WA and to ABC Perth for this excellent interview: Click Here to Listen

Covid-19 Update and 20th Anniversary Cancellation

Due to the ongoing situation with Covid-19 (coronavirus), CLAN has come to the regretful decision to postpone the 20th Anniversary celebration. We know this news will come as a great disappointment, and the decision was not made lightly. CLAN’s highest priority is the health and safety of Care Leavers, andRead More

Update for Melbourne and Ballarat Redress Hearings

Due to the ongoing situation with Covid-19 (Coronavirus), the public Redress hearings in Melbourne and Ballarat will now be held by teleconference. Those interested may watch through the following link: https://www.aph.gov.au/live

Upcoming Socials

See your latest Clanicle (the back page) for times, addresses, and RSVP information   PERTH: Monday 16th of March 2020 ALBURY/WODONGA: Sunday 22nd of March 2020 SYDNEY: Tuesday 31st of March 2020 TASMANIA: Sunday 5th of April 2020 GEELONG: Wednesday 8th of April 2020 FAR NORTH COAST: Wednesday 29th ofRead More

Updated Information for Public Redress Hearings

New information has been released for the upcoming public hearings regarding the National Redress Scheme. Click on the links below to see dates, times, and locations for the hearings. If you wish to appear at the inquiry please call (02) 6277 4157 Melbourne Hearings Ballarat Hearings Perth Hearings Brisbane HearingsRead More

Redress Scheme Transcript and Public Hearing Dates

Attached is the transcript of the joint committee’s public hearing from Canberra on the 26th of February 2020. Also linked are the dates and details for the next public hearings of the Redress Committee.   Joint Committee Transcript 26/2/2020   The dates and locations for the next public hearings areRead More

National Redress Scheme Media Release

National Redress Scheme committed to greater accountability and transparency. Details here: http://bit.ly/2P03D9B

20th Anniversary Celebration

On July 3rd and 4th CLAN will celebrate our 20th Anniversary! See details below, and watch this space for updates

Calling All Creative Clannies

Clan is conducting an art exhibition at the 20th Anniversary Celebration. Details below.

Invitation to a Valentine High Tea

You’re invited to a Valentine’s Day High Tea at our office on Thursday the 13th of February 2020, more information below.

Volunteer Award Winners

The Volunteer Award winners are Brian Cherrie of Frankston with CLAN Patron Richard Marles and Carolyn Frawley of Cairns Both Brian & Carolyn are worthy recipients of the award for their voluntary efforts supporting Care Leavers through protests & holding CLAN socials, caring for their fellow Clannies & Care Leavers.Read More